Senior SCADA & Automation Engineer 1 - Grid

Sargent & Lundy•Farmington Hills, MI

9d•Hybrid

About The Position

As an Automation Engineer in Sargent & Lundy’s Electric Grid Infrastructure Services business unit, you will plan, engineer, and design SCADA and communications systems for client projects. The work supports operational requirements and emerging applications such as Smart Grid, substation and distribution automation, battery energy storage, and microgrid controllers. You will develop system drawings, configurations, points lists, network designs, and project documentation; troubleshoot communications systems; and stage, configure, and test integrated designs in the Protection, Automation & Telecommunication Laboratory. The role requires adherence to NERC Critical Infrastructure Protection standards and coordination with engineers, project managers, clients, and suppliers. You may travel to client and vendor offices as needed, up to 30%. The position has a hybrid arrangement, with three days per week in the office and two days remote. A relocation package may be available depending on location.

Requirements

At least 5 years of experience designing, configuring, implementing, and troubleshooting substation SCADA and communications systems.
Experience with SEL, Novatech, and GE RTUs and software.
Basic understanding of LAN/WAN devices and topology.
Knowledge of DNP, Modbus, SEL, and IEC 61850 (MMS/Goose) protocols, both serial- and IP-based.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
Ability and willingness to travel up to 30%.
Work authorization sponsorship in the U.S. is not available for this position.

Nice To Haves

Professional Engineer (P.E.) license.
Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical, Electronic, Telecommunications, or Computer Systems Engineering.
Experience with communication troubleshooting software and hardware, such as ASE Test Set and Wireshark.
Protective relay settings experience with SEL, GE, ABB, or similar systems.
Radio communications experience.
Network design credentials and applied knowledge of IP/MPLS.
Proficiency with Microsoft Project and Visio.
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
Familiarity with NERC Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) standards and cybersecurity.
CISSP certification.
Interest in learning and effectively using emerging technologies where relevant to the role.
Experience with AI, automation, programming, or similar technologies.

Responsibilities

Plan, engineer, and design SCADA and communications systems for client projects.
Develop communication block diagrams, panel layouts and bills of material, SCADA AC and DC schematics, fiber detail drawings, and network drawings.
Review and provide design input on protection and control drawings for SCADA system requirements.
Develop point lists for data transferred between RTUs, IEDs, and master station connections.
Configure Remote Terminal Units (RTUs), including SEL RTAC, Novatech OrionLX, SMP Gateway, and GE-D20 systems.
Configure programmable automation controllers (PACs), including SEL-2440 and SEL-2411.
Program Human Machine Interface (HMI) applications.
Coordinate with relay settings engineers on communication port settings for protection relays, meters, and other IEDs.
Develop configurations for network devices, including switches, routers, and firewalls.
Troubleshoot SCADA network and communications systems remotely and onsite when required.
Develop SCADA system and network documentation for projects.
Develop automation tools to improve project efficiency.
Stage, configure, and test integrated system designs for interoperability and performance in the Protection, Automation & Telecommunication Laboratory.
Ensure strict adherence to NERC Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) standards.
Coordinate with and provide guidance to engineers, project managers, client personnel, and suppliers to support complete and timely designs.
Share knowledge with experienced engineers through peer learning and communities of practice.
Mentor and guide less experienced engineers.